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Product Information for Ferrous Fumarate 210mg

What you need to know before you take Ferrous Fumarate Tablets
Do not take Ferrous Fumarate Tablets if:
• You are allergic to ferrous fumarate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
• You have noticed blood in your urine
• You suffer from any form of anaemia, other than iron deficiency anaemia, or from any other condition where your body’s iron is affected (your doctor will be able to advise you)
• You have bronze markings on your skin or you have been told that you have increased stores of iron in your tissues
• You are suffering from a recently diagnosed stomach or duodenal ulcer
• You are undergoing repeated blood transfusions
• You suffer from ulcerative colitis or any other inflammatory condition of the bowels.
Speak to your doctor if any of these apply to you before you take your medicine.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ferrous Fumarate Tablets if:
• You have had a stomach or duodenal ulcer in the past, or have one which is now under control with treatment
• You have had major surgery to your stomach
• You have problems associated with narrowing of your intestine (stricture) or out pocketing of the inner layer of your intestine (diverticular disease).
If any of these conditions apply to you, speak to your doctor before you take these tablets. Your doctor will want to watch you closely, and will advise you if any additional medicine is required
to treat your condition.
Other medicines and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
The effects of any of these medicines or of Ferrous Fumarate Tablets may change, particularly if you are taking:
• Certain medicines for treating infections (e.g. chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin)
• Medicines containing zinc, calcium or magnesium salts
• Levothyroxine, used for thyroid gland problems
• Medicines used for a disease known as ‘Parkinson’s disease’ (e.g. levodopa, entacapone)
• Methyl dopa, used for increase in blood pressure
• Penicillamine used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
• Colestyramine used to reduce cholesterol and fats in the blood
• Medicines for bone diseases (bisphosphonates)
• Trientine, used for high copper levels in blood
• Dimercaprol, used for various metal poisonings
• Mycophenolate, used during change of organs (transplant).
Ferrous Fumarate Tablets with food and drink:
Ferrous Fumarate Tablets may be taken with meals. This may help to relieve any stomachrelated side effects. However, it is advisable not to take your medicine with tea, eggs or milk as this may reduce the effect of the tablets. Ferrous Fumarate Tablets should be taken with a glass of water.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Ferrous Fumarate Tablets contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dosage, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.